2006 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
